Private Equity Market Trends in Q1 2023 and Outlook for the Second Half

VRC explores a look back on 1st quarter activity, the ongoing discussions surrounding valuation methodologies, considers historical performance, and provides an outlook for the 2nd half of the year.

Continuation Funds: Valuation and Fairness Opinion Considerations

A review of the continuation fund market and a growing consensus that fairness opinions are necessary best practice for the health of the market. Plus, the SEC may be requiring them soon.

Magdalena Keller

Ms. Keller specializes in the valuation of illiquid securities, including privately-held equity securities, fixed income securities, various derivatives and structured products, for hedge funds, private…

Johnson, Rucker Featured Guest Columnists for Private Funds CFO

SEC proposes the necessity of fairness opinions.

Why VRC for Portfolio Valuation?

Learn why eminent private fund managers and their boards rely on our team.

Tom Gottfried

Mr. Gottfried specializes in business enterprise, credit/debt instruments, equity, intangible asset and portfolio valuations. He has over 15 years of experience in planning, facilitating and…

SEC to SPACs: Blank-Check Path to IPO, Warrants, Disclosures Have Liability Risk

The SEC has been clear. They will continue to keep a close watch on SPAC filings and disclosures and their private targets.

SPAC Shares Are Not Created Equal

How do you value a SPAC? With a surge in SPAC IPOs resulting from the COVID-impacted economy, SPAC valuations should not be given equal consideration.

Private Markets Took COVID in Stride

The private equity and credit markets held up remarkably well in the face of a global pandemic and are adjusting to the “new normal.” Market participants should go into 2021 with heightened vigilance as the impacts of the pandemic may not have yet entirely played out.

Private Equity & Debt Capital Markets Adjust to the New Normal

As we head into Q4 2020, the new normal in private capital markets has fully set in, generally defined by prudence and caution, albeit a work in progress.